An Executive Summary of the Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure

Abstract The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), in conjunction with the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of APTA, have commissioned the development of this clinical practice guideline to assist physical therapists in their clinical decision making when managing patients with heart failure. Physical therapists treat patients with varying degrees of impairments and limitations in activity and participation associated with heart failure pathology across the continuum of care. This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure. The development of this clinical practice guideline followed a structured process and resulted in 9 key action statements to guide physical therapist practice. The level and quality of available evidence were graded based on specific criteria to determine the strength of each action statement. Clinical algorithms were developed to guide the physical therapist in appropriate clinical decision making. Physical therapists are encouraged to work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in implementing these action statements to improve the activity, participation, and quality of life in individuals with heart failure and reduce the incidence of heart failure-related re-admissions.

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On “Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure.” Shoemaker MJ, Dias KJ, Lefebvre KM, Heick JD, Collins SM. Phys Ther. 2020;100:14–43

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/pzaa130 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 100 (10) ◽

pp. 1882-1882

Author(s):

Neil A Smart ◽

Stuart Fisher ◽

Melissa Jane Pearson

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Guideline ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Physical Therapist

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer: executive summary of an ASTRO clinical practice guideline.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.736538582.793571313 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jordan Berlin

Keyword(s):

Pancreatic Cancer ◽

Radiation Therapy ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Guideline ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Executive Summary

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Radiation Therapy for Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Adults: Executive Summary of an ASTRO Clinical Practice Guideline

Practical Radiation Oncology ◽

10.1016/j.prro.2021.04.005 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kilian E. Salerno ◽

Kaled M. Alektiar ◽

Elizabeth H. Baldini ◽

Manpreet Bedi ◽

Andrew J. Bishop ◽

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Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Soft Tissue ◽

Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽

Clinical Practice Guideline ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Executive Summary

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A Knowledge Translation Framework for Optimizing Physical Therapy in Patients With Heart Failure

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/pzab079 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Konrad J Dias ◽

Michael J Shoemaker ◽

Kristin M Lefebvre ◽

John D Heick

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Knowledge Translation ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Patients With Heart Failure ◽

The Continuum

Abstract The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has supported the development of clinical practice guidelines to promote and support evidence-based practice and reduce unwarranted practice variation. Essential to the success of this effort is the generation of knowledge translation—a concept that emphasizes the translation of global knowledge to an application that can be effectively integrated into clinical practice. The Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals with Heart Failure published in the Physical Therapy Journal in January 2020 provides a broad base of knowledge related to evidence-based treatment interventions for patients with heart failure. However, the application and integration of this knowledge in clinical practice need further elucidation. Therefore, this perspective paper aims to serve as a complementary knowledge translation resource to the recently published practice guideline to maximize the utilization of contemporary evidence in clinical practice. This resource provides the physical therapist with practical guidance in the management of patients with heart failure by placing research findings in the context of other knowledge and practice norms that can be applied at the point of care and across the continuum of care. We propose a novel ABCDE (Assessment, Behavior, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Dosage, and Education) practical framework. This clinical paradigm is grounded in ongoing physical therapist assessment throughout the episode of care, along with behavior modification, assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness, appropriate selection and dosing of interventions and patient education. Examples highlighting the use of this model in patients with heart failure across the continuum of care are provided for application in clinical care.

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Executive Summary of the Korean Society of Nephrology 2021 Clinical Practice Guideline for Optimal Hemodialysis Treatment

Kidney Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.23876/j.krcp.21.700 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 578-595

Author(s):

Ji Yong Jung ◽

Kyung Don Yoo ◽

Eunjeong Kang ◽

Hee Gyung Kang ◽

Su Hyun Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Guideline ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Executive Summary ◽

Korean Society ◽

Hemodialysis Treatment

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Erratum

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/0194599818766900 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 159 (2) ◽

pp. 403-403

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Guideline ◽

Practice Guideline ◽

Medical Center ◽

State University ◽

Plain Language ◽

Executive Summary ◽

Wayne State University ◽

University Of Wisconsin ◽

Head Neck

Stachler RJ, Francis DO, Schwartz SR, et al. Clinical practice guideline: hoarseness (dysphonia) (update). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018;158:S1-S42. (Original DOI: 10.1177/0194599817751030) Stachler RJ, Francis DO, Schwartz SR, et al. Clinical practice guideline: hoarseness (dysphonia) (update) executive summary. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018;158:409-426. (Original DOI: 10.1177/0194599817751031) Krouse HJ, Reavis CW, Stachler RJ, Francis DO, O’Connor S. Plain language summary: hoarseness (dysphonia). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018;158:427-431. (Original DOI: 10.1177/0194599817751137) In the March 2018 clinical practice guideline and associated articles David O. Francis and Seth R. Schwartz’s affiliations were listed incorrectly. Dr Francis should have been affiliated with University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Dr Schwartz should have been affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. Additionally, in the Plain Language Summary the location of Wayne State University was listed as Allen Park, Michigan; it should have been Detroit, Michigan. These have been updated in the online issues.

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